Underwriting Jobs in Cincinnati, OH

An Underwriter in the insurance industry is responsible for assessing risk and eligibility of potential clients. They play a key role by examining insurance applications and determining whether to provide insurance, and under what terms. Insurance underwriters use software to help analyze information and make decisions. They are essentially the ones who decide if an insurance company should take on a potential policyholder and how much premium to charge for taking on risk. This decision is made based on the potential client's risk profile, which is evaluated using technical data and statistical models.

Important skills for an insurance Underwriter include analytical skills, decision-making abilities, attention to detail, and good judgment. They must be able to process complex information and make sound decisions. To increase their competency and credibility in the industry, Underwriters can pursue professional certifications such as Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Commercial Underwriting (ACU), or Associate in Personal Insurance (API). Prior to becoming an underwriter, individuals may have roles such as Insurance Agent, Claims Adjuster, or Risk Analyst. These roles provide valuable exposure and experience in the field of insurance which can be helpful in understanding the fundamentals of risk evaluation.

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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriter, Programs

Prior specialty insurance underwriting or program experience is a plus....

Excess & Surplus - Production Underwriter

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 8 hours ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 8 hours ago

preferred ASLI or CPCU designations preferred candidates with a carrier background will be given preference; complete training is provided in Cincinnati, OH, prior to deployment to regional territory...

SVP Contract Surety Large Accounts Underwriting Manager, Central

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 1 day ago

Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals....

ICG Portfolio Mgr 6 (Senior Underwriter) - Consumer and Retail

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 1 day ago

At U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and...

E&S Underwriting Manager, Small Business

  • West Chester, OH (12 miles from Cincinnati, OH)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Chester, OH (12 miles from Cincinnati, OH)
  • 5 days ago

The lines of coverage we underwrite include general liability, property, and excess liability....

Sr. Excess Casualty Commercial Underwriter, Account Executive Officer

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 6 days ago

decisions in alignment with our risk appetite. + Excellent communication skills with the ability to successfully negotiate in difficult situations with agents and brokers. + CPCU designation....

Mortgage Underwriter

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 8 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 8 days ago

Job Title: Mortgage Underwriter Location: Cincinnati, OH (On-site) Salary: $52,000 $58,000 per year Job Type: Full-Time Job Summary: We are hiring a Mortgage Underwriter to review and underwrite residential...

Express Underwriter

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 11 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 11 days ago

Works with a mentor underwriter to establish appropriate underwriting actions to fully evaluate complex risks....

Senior Underwriter

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 13 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 13 days ago

What it Takes Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience Minimum 2 years of related middle-market commercial lines underwriting experience: Previous Commercial Property Casualty insurance underwriting...

Sr. Ocean Marine Underwriter, Account Executive Officer

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 14 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 14 days ago

in alignment with our risk appetite. + Excellent communication skills with the ability to successfully negotiate in difficult situations with agents and brokers. + CPCU designation....

Account Executive Officer/Sr. Underwriter, National Accounts

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 14 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 14 days ago

to make timely decisions in alignment with our risk appetite. + Excellent communication skills with the ability to successfully negotiate in difficult situations with agents and brokers. + CPCU designation...

Executive Underwriter, National Accounts Casualty

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 18 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 18 days ago

Maintain satisfactory underwriting quality control standards....

Business Banking Underwriter III - Practice Finance

  • Covington, KY (7 miles from Cincinnati, OH)
  • 19 days ago
  • Covington, KY (7 miles from Cincinnati, OH)
  • 19 days ago

field Proven track record to support high levels of loan volume Ability to underwrite credit exposures in excess of $2.5MM Previous authority to underwrite and decision credits without additional signers...

Remote Work

Contract Bond Underwriter

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 20 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 20 days ago

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our highly skilled underwriting team which specializes in contract and commercial surety bonds....

Senior Associate Underwriter

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 22 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 22 days ago

Beginning or continuing progress toward and/or the completion of a professional designation preferred, such as Associate in Underwriting (AU), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified...

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Cincinnati, OH

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Cincinnati, OH offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
Master's Degree
14.7%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
High School or GED
9.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.8%
Some College
2.3%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Underwritings in Cincinnati, OH
None
40.0%
2-4 years
26.7%
1-2 years
20.0%
4-6 years
10.0%
6-8 years
3.3%


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